Books: ProGuides

The ultimate in pocket reference books for professional rope access, search and rescue.

Each coil-bound guide is printed on 100% waterproof paper that can be repeatedly soaked, washed (up to 60°C) and disinfected without damage. Unlike many other 'waterproof' notebooks that rely on coated paper, ProGuides are printed on polymer sheets using our own unique process - they can be written on, are resistant to abrasion and tearing, and will not stick together after months festering in a damp pocket. With crystal-clear text and graphics specifically designed to be legible in poor lighting, ProGuides deliver in the worst conditions possible.

  • Rugged plastic covers protect the ProGuide, and smooth corners protect your pocket.
  • Unique measurement overlays specific to each subject.
  • Corrosion-proof non-magnetic plastic coil binding.
  • A6 (105mm x 148mm) page size fits neatly in uniform and trouser pockets, including Wolfpack/Molle harnesses.
  • Pages can be written on with ballpoint pens, markers, chinagraph, etc.
  • Content is fully compliant with established standards and protocols, and is written by world-leading experts in each field.
  • Team-branded covers available on request, subject to a small fee or minimum volume.

Relied upon by tens of thousands of users in every corner of the world - get yours today!

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100% waterproof paper

Standard issue to rescue teams on every continent.

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ProGuide : USAR operations 3rd Edition

Urban Search and Rescue Operations
THIRD EDITION

ISBN 978-0-9560784-7-6

Published November 2023, the Third Edition includes a lot of updated information and alignment with the latest INSARAG and USACE-FEMA guidelines. Contains 113 pages covering the full range of information needed by operational members of a USAR, disaster response or NGO rescue team.

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ProGuide : Rope Access and Rescue

Rope Access and Rescue

ISBN 978-0-9560784-6-9

Our new Rope Access and Rescue ProGuide is designed for industrial rope access technicians working under ISO 22846 and/or BS 7985. This UK edition covers legal workplace duties, equipment, anchors, personal progression methods and advanced rigging, plus improvised and colleague rescue techniques.

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ProGuide : Line operations

Line Operations

ISBN 978-0-9560784-2-1

A complete Safe Work At Height (SWAH) and Line Rescue guidebook for Fire Service, other rescue teams working in the UK or to UK-style policies, covering everything from basic principles to advanced rigging and line rescue.

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